A Cross Over Pilot Study of Abobotulinum Toxin A (Dysport) as a Treatment for Task-dependent Upper Limb Tremor

Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Study
Tremor, Limb
Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 80
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
25 (estimated)
Sponsor
David M. Simpson · Other
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About This Trial
Task-dependent upper limb tremor is a disorder that frequently impairs patients' function and quality of life. Few studies exist that quantify the improvements in motor performance and disability with botulinum toxin (injections). The study team aims to perform an exploratory pilot trial using toxin Type A (Dysport) in 25 patients with task-dependent upper limb tremor, to refine quantitative measu…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with task-dependent essential tremor in upper limb. Tremor is present during at least one of the study functional tasks i. pointing task (touch between nose and a pen held 2 ft. in front. ii. pouring task (cup: pouring water out/in). iii. feeding task (weighted fork f…
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Mary-Catherine George

212-241-0784

Mary-Catherine.George@mssm.edu

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